The Orleans Art Studios Tour
The Orleans Art Studios Tour came together again for their annual event in Ottawa’s East end for an exciting weekend of visual inspirations. The tour took place on June 11th and 12th and showcased the work of 24 talented artists at 12 different studio sites. All those who participated are members of the tour including Wallack’s own Veronica Keith.
Our Wallack’s Orleans location was proud to be a community supporter of the event providing a studio space to display many of the beautiful art pieces. In addition, the manager of the Orleans location, Michael Moffat, received the pleasure of picking the winning name from a draw hosted by OAST. The winner of the draw was Chantel Pomerleau of Orleans! She received a $300 voucher and choice of any of the extraordinary art pieces in the show. A viewer’s choice draw was also arranged by Michael Moffat and the winner, Aline Joanis, received a creative gift from Wallack’s.
The artists who participated in the event were:
Elaine Boivin
Carole Brazeau
F. Brazeau Ferguson
Joyce Buckley
Malcolm Cowell
Jacques Dompierre
Brigitte Drolet
Frances Dunn
Elaine Grant
Beata Jakubek
Zygmunt J. Jakubek
Aline Joanis
Veronica Keith
Diane Lalonde
Lucie Leclerc
Helene Lepage
Marjorie Mueller
Maria Muñante
John Sadler
Eliane Saheurs
Tricia Savoie
Claudia Urbach
Angela Verlaeckt Clark
Julia Wong
The tour will continue again in 2012, and Wallack’s is looking forward to supporting the event again in the years to come. Wallack’s would like to thank Malcolm Cowell, Ted Johnston and Joyce Buckley for approaching us to participate and for all their hard work and efforts in organizing the tour.
- And the winner is….
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The Great Canadian Paint Out
On June 11th, Wallack’s Art Supply had the pleasure of being able to take part in and sponsor the very first Great Canadian Paint out. The event, which will hopefully become an anual event was hosted by The Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour and took place in Ottawa’s Byward Market Square. The Paint Out was designed in celebration of the CSPWC’s 85th birthday and was delighted to accept visitors to the competition from all over Canada! Tables where set up for art company reps, free demos and face painting were provided by Wallack’s and artists were set up with their easels all through the market and surrounding area.
Intrigued by the exciting idea of such an event, Wallack’s asked Katherine Zurell ,the current president of the Canadian Watercolour Society, how she came up with the plan for such a community engaging affair. Katherine shared with us her journey and reaction to the outcome.
“Art, Education and Community are an integral process for fostering awareness and developing the cultural aesthetic of a people. Together they create understanding and therefore value for the artist and the community. Wanting to find my own way to celebrate the Canadian Society of Water Colour’s 85th birthday,I developed a plan to integrate all of these aspects into a week of glorious fun.”
“In seeing the opportunity for the Canadian Society of Water Colour to have a teaching symposium, I viewed Ottawa as an exciting opportunity. With a national (The National Art Gallery), regional Gallery (The Ottawa Art Gallery), and a strong local school (The Ottawa School of Art) for teaching beginners of all ages ,Ottawa was a perfect venue to hold such an educational event.”
“The supporting venue to showcase the art of the high calibre painters within the CSPWC/SCPA was the WaterWorks exhibition at the Marianne van Silfhout Gallery in Brockville. This brought paintings from across Canada into the area to demonstrate the success of those who reach such a level with their visual voice.”
“Lastly, a community event created to share the breadth and variety of vision, skill and mediums was the 1st Great Canadian Paint Out. The Ottawa Watercolour Society, The Société canadienne de l’aquarelle, the Ontario Society of Plein Air Artists, the Ottawa Art Association, The Ottawa School of Art and Wallacks came together to support the CSPWC’s adventure of sharing and did a bang up job!”
“Wow! What an opening of arms to the adventures of the artists in this area it was. Three Past Presidents of CSPWC came, saw and cheered. Even the President of the SCA came from Quebec.”
“Ottawa is blessed with the opportunity, energy, vision and ability to share the journey of discovering ones Visual Voice.”
The artists entered in the competition had the day to complete their art pieces, which for the most part is a very difficult venture. However, almost everyone managed to complete a piece or two before the judging. Wallack’s had the great pleasure of being a part of the jury for the Great Canadian Paint Out competition along with Esther Meressco Langlois, the president of La Societe Canadien de l’Aquarelle. Decisions where nearly impossible as all the artwork was fantastic! Of course, decisions still must be made so the brilliant judging commenced with the winners as follows:
Overall 1st Prize– John Alexander Day, Ottawa,ON
Wallacks Prizes- All Medium
1st- Bill Rogers, Antigonish, NS
2nd- Jean Pederson, Calgary AB
3rd- Maurice Snelgrove, Toronto.ON
Water media Prizes
Presented by Guest Judge Esther Maresso Langois, La Société canadienne en aquarelle
1st- Lou Charton, Brockville,ON
2nd- Bill Rogers, Antigonish,NS
3rd- Poppy Balser, Digby, NS
Awards of Mention
Most Colourful- David MacBain, Pembrow,ON
Most Blue Used- Sharla Sandrock, Ottawa,ON
Most detailed- Kwan Lai Franklin Chau, Thornhill.ON
Congratulations to all the winners!
The Great Canadian Paint out was a fabulous success and Wallack’s is looking forward to taking part in the event again next year.
To View Photos click on the Tumblr tab above.
The Green Art Competition
One person’s trash is another person’s art!
The importance of recycling has become an exceedingly pressing
issue in today’s society, an issue that can put a serious damper on one’s mood.
Wallack’s and Starbuck’s in Bellscorners combined their efforts this past
spring to introduce the exciting idea of eco –art to the community with The
Green Art competition and what a great success it was! Over 25 pieces were
received, each with their own expressive style and inspiring message.
Robin P. Clowes of Starbucks in Bellscorners got the idea after
attempting a craft project using recycled gift cards left behind by customers.
Wallack’s management was instantly onboard when approached with his exciting
idea and together this creative project came to life!
The target of the contest was for entrants to transform everyday trash
(some of which was available at Starbucks Coffee Co) in to mixed media art.
A Gala was held on Saturday April 16th, 2011 at the
Wallack’s Nepean location to honour all who registered for the Green Art competition.
Starbucks supplied free coffee and delicious treats and Wallack’s hosted free
demos and distributed free samples! Artists were available to talk to attendees
about their art piece and eco friendly message behind them. The event was great
fun, enjoyed by all!!
Of course the final decisions were nearly impossible as all the
art pieces were more than fantastic. Though of course as it is a competition
prizes must be awarded and to the well deserved.
The Winners:
1st Place- Julia Lockie “Typography”
2nd Place –Dulce Tapp “My present is my future”
3rd Place- Amy Jane St Denis “Starbucks Upcycled”
Honourable Mention: Quirky B’s “The contenders” and “The Tim’s
Boards” By Shannon Lee
Honourable Mention: Shiela NG “100% Recycled”
Honourable Mention: Kathy McClure “Full Circle”
People’s Choice: Line Potvin “Prehistoric”
Wallack’s will continue to hold the Green Art Competition among
many other special events. Keep reading our blog for announcements!!
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- “Typography” First Place Winner
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- Second Place Winner “My Present is my Future”
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- Third Place Winner ” Upcycled”
To Veiw all the photos from the event click on the Tumblr tab above or follow the link. www.wallacks.tumblr.com
History
Wallack’s has been serving the Ottawa community since 1939; when Samuel Wallack went into business for himself, selling photographic supplies, picture framing and some artist’s materials.
In the mid-1950’s, Wallack’s expanded from the original narrowshop on Bank street into the empty store next to his to offer more selection of art and hobby supplies as well as more display space for original art.
His son John Wallack, who joined his parents business in 1963, now heads the business.
Since 1977, John Wallack has moved the existing art material business to the present location at 231 Bank Street which was
originally a grocery store and expanded the fine art gallery to it’s own location at 203 Bank Street.
Today, Wallack’s is eastern Ontario’s largest retailer of artist materials with four locations in the Ottawa area, one in Kingston and two in the Gatineau region. For over 70 years, Wallack’s has been committed to supplying creative people with quality products at competitive prices.
Wallack’s reputation is built on offering a wide selection of brand name artist materials, service by friendly knowledgeable
staff and quick and efficient delivery across Canada.
Please call, email,or visit us on Facebook our customer service representatives today for help in product selectionand advice.
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